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SNAP OF EASTERN QUEENS INNOVATIVE SENIOR CENTER 80‐45 WINCHESTER BLVD. BLDG. #4, CBU #29 QUEENS VILLAGE, N.Y. 11427 (718) 454‐2100 www.snapqueens.org NINA BHOLA, MA, CENTER DIRECTOR PAOLA MICELI, MPA, CEO/PRESIDENT
MARIAN LEWEK, LMSW, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER CHRIS PANELLINO, EXECUTIVE BOARD CHAIR NEWSLETTER
AUGUST 2016
♡ SPEAKING FROM THE HEART ♡
August greets us with sunny blue skies, a calm warm breeze and a gentle reminder
to enjoy the waning days of summer before cooler temperatures prevail. Mother
Nature is a quiet teacher of life’s lessons. There is so much to be learned from the gardens that
are blossoming with floral and vegetable life all around our community. They help to reveal truth
about how we tend to and nurture relationships.
If you stand quietly among the summer fields and watch the bumblebees go from blossom to
sweet blossom, you witness an intimacy that is one with the garden. The bees make a buzzing
noise as they brush past you seeking only the sweetness of nectar. The instinct may be to brush
away the insect. However, if you maintain your stance among the beautiful colors and scents that
Mother Nature produces, you come to understand that the bees have no interest in you, but are
solely focused on the garden blooms. Acceptance of the bees’ place among the growing vegetation,
floral life and human kind, sheds light upon the shared space and time with nature and one another.
Summer’s warm days invite us to embrace the chance for adventure, excitement, or quiet
contemplation. After a full afternoon of tasting the sweetness of life, allow yourself the peaceful
respite of a serene evening where the only objective is to answer your need for self-care. The
early evening quiet offers a tranquil pause for reflection, self-awareness and rejuvenation. Give
yourself the gift of feeling comforted, with a renewed sense of strength to face tomorrow’s
challenges.
Knowing that life is change, we often struggle to maintain a sense of order and control over our
world. Our bodies, relationships and capabilities change before our eyes, leaving us to create a
brand new tomorrow. Take the time to plan joyous celebrations that mark ordinary events worthy
of recognition. Remember – YOU are important. Ask for what you need…reach out for a hug, an
opinion, a listening ear, time together or time alone to celebrate the uniqueness of you.
With love, Marian A NOT FOR PROFIT AGENCY FUNDED UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT FOR THE AGING AS PART OF THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT PROGRAM, ADMINISTERED BY THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR THE AGING.
AUGUST 2016 ‐ WEEKLY ACTIVITIES MONDAY 9:00 AM:
Line Dance
Class
*** Represents classes where suggested donation is requested. TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY 8:45 AM:
Exercise Class***
9:30 AM – 11:00
AM:
10:00 AM:
Magic for Mature
Knitting &
Crocheting Class Adults***
10:00 AM:
SAIL - Fall
Prevention
Program
11:00 AM:
Conversational
Spanish
11:00 AM:
Advanced
Exercise
Class***
11:00 AM:
Men’s
Discussion
Group
10:00 AM:
Beyond the
Barriers
10:00 AM:
Absolute
Beginner’s
Computer
10:00 AM:
Tai Chi
10:30 AM:
Reminiscence
2:30 PM:
Bereavement
Group
9:00 AM:
Tai Chi***
10:00 AM:
Plastic Mesh
Class
10:00 AM:
10:00 AM:
Craft Workshop*** Intermediate
Computer Class
10:00 AM – 11:00
10:00 AM:
AM:
Open Recreation/ iPad Class
Conversation
August 5th, 12th 10:00 AM:
Zumba Gold
10:30 AM:
Bingo
10:30 AM:
Blood Pressure
Screening
(occurs every
week)
11:00 AM:
Chair Yoga***
11:00 AM:
11:00 AM:
Canasta for
Practical Computer Beginners
11:00 AM:
Looming***
11:15 AM:
Meditation Class
11:15 AM:
Line Dancing***
1:00 PM:
Adult Coloring
1:00 PM:
1:00 PM:
Music/Singing***
Beginners
/Intermediate
1:30 PM:
Exercise
Computer***
Class***
1:15 PM:
Bingo
9:00 AM:
Arm Chair Yoga
11:00 AM:
Women’s
Discussion
Group
1:00 PM:
Body
Conditioning***
1:00 PM:
Adult Coloring
2:15 PM:
M.E.L.T.
Fitness***
11:00 AM:
Creative Writing
11:30 AM:
Wii Bowling
1:00 PM:
Drawing &
Painting***
1:30 PM:
Billiards
1:30 PM:
It’s in the News:
What’s Your
Opinion?
1:30 PM:
Computer Lab
2:30 PM:
Exercise***
SAT
8:45 AM:
Exercise***
and 19th Only 10:00 AM:
Quilting Class
10:00 AM:
SAIL - Fall
Prevention
Program
11:00 AM:
Chair Yoga***
11:00 AM:
Bingo
11:15 AM:
Meditation Class
1:30 PM:
Creative
Expressions
1:30 PM:
Body
Sculpting***
9:00 AM:
Exercise
Senior Center Luncheon Menu - August 2016
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, lunch is served from 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Thursday & Friday, lunch is served from 12:30pm – 1:30pm
The suggested donation is $2.50. Your support is greatly appreciated and helps
sustain our program! Please note, menus are subject to change without notice.
Thank you!
Monday
Tuesday
1 2 Sweet & Sour Egg Salad Chicken Herb Potato Salad Egg Noodles Carrots & Raisins Mixed Vegetables < ‐‐‐ Split Pea
Soup with 8 9 Chicken Parmigiana Meatloaf Spaghetti Smashed Red Potato California Veg. Blend Spinach Garden Salad < ‐‐‐ Mushroom Barley Soup 15 16 Tuna Fish Salad Baked Ziti with Broccoli Salad Meatballs Garden Salad Italian Blend Veg. < ‐‐‐ Vegetable Soup with 22 23 Swedish Meatballs Salmon Cake with Bowtie Noodles Dill Sauce Baby Carrots Mashed Potatoes California Veg. Blend < ‐‐‐‐ Chicken Noodle Soup 29 30 Seafood Salad Salisbury Steak Pasta Primavera Mashed Potatoes Garden Salad Spinach < ‐‐ Lentil Soup with California Wednesday
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Stuffed Shells with Meat Sauce Italian Blend Veg. Tossed Salad Greek Salad 10
Chicken Salad Pasta Primavera Carrot Salad with Caprese Salad 17
Lemon Pepper Fish Mashed Potatoes California Veg. Blend Apple and 24
Vegetarian Baked Ziti Baked Zucchini Garden Salad With Power Salad 31
Stuffed Cabbage Brown Rice Pilaf Baby Carrots Salad Platter Thursday
4
Baked Fish with Cream Sauce Rice Pilaf Peas & Carrots Platter 11
Hamburger, or Turkey Burger Roasted Sweet Potato Fries Corn on the Cob Platter 18
Mushroom Chicken Brown Rice Pilaf Brussel Sprouts Chicken Salad 25
Turkey Salad Bean Salad Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber Salad Platter Friday
5 Hamburger Home Fries Lima Bean Succotash
‐‐‐ > 12 Turkey Breast Mashed Sweet Potato Green Beans ‐‐‐ > 19 Pot Roast Baked Potato Mixed Vegetables ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ > 26 Chicken Hawaiian Brown Rice with Mushrooms Kale & Lemon ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ > LUNCHEON OPTIONS During August you may choose from the suggested luncheon menu or the optional Soup and Salad Platter menu. Each Soup and Salad Platter lunch will consist of:  Vitamin C enriched Juice  Soup of the Day with Crackers  Salad of the Day  Potato Chips  Three Bean Salad, Cole Slaw or Potato Salad  Fruit Dessert  1 % Milk The soup and salad options for this month are: August 1‐5: Split Pea Soup with Greek Salad Platter (Greens, Tomato, Cucumber, Feta Cheese & Olives) August 8‐12: Mushroom Barley Soup with Caprese Salad Platter (Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella Cheese) August 15‐19: Vegetable Soup with Apple and Chicken Salad Platter August 22‐26: Chicken Noodle Soup with Power Salad Platter (Mixed Greens, Tomato, Red Onion, Carrots, Turkey Breast, & Swiss Cheese) August 29‐31: Lentil Soup with California Salad Platter (Cottage Cheese, Mixed Fruit Salad & Jell‐O) **WEEKEND MEALS** SNAP is very fortunate to be able to offer you a weekend take ‐ home meal every Friday. Stay healthy……. Eat a delicious SNAP meal cooked fresh. During AUGUST the following meals will be offered:  Friday, August 5 – Hamburger  Friday, August 12 – Turkey Breast  Friday, August 19 – Pot Roast  Friday, August 26 – Chicken Hawaiian SENIOR FARMERS MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM SNAP will once again participate in the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. Senior Farmers Market checks are issued to low‐income seniors on a first come, first served basis. Recipients may utilize the checks to purchase fruits and vegetables from authorized vendors in the Farmers Market Program. Please see Sherry if you are interested in receiving Senior Farmers Market checks and traveling to the Jamaica Farmers Market with a SNAP van
SPECIAL TIMES TO CELEBRATE
TOGETHER IN AUGUST 2016
NATIONAL DESSERT DAYS! Let’s enjoy special desserts together at SNAP as we celebrate national event days. There’s always a good reason to celebrate……and what better place than SNAP! You will enjoy each dessert on the day listed below. Join us with your friends! Let us never miss an opportunity to create and engage in a celebration!!!!!  Tuesday, August 2nd: National Ice Cream Day  Tuesday, August 9th: National Rice Pudding Day  Wednesday, August 10th: National S’mores Day (Graham Crackers, Chocolate bar and Marshmallow)  Monday, August 15th: National Creamsicle Day (officially, Sunday, August 14th)  Wednesday, August 24th: National Waffle Day (Enjoy a waffle, scoop of ice cream and chocolate syrup)  Wednesday, August 31st: National Trail Mix Day Wednesday, August 3rd
Breakfast with Friends!
Join us for this complete and nourishing breakfast while we talk together about enjoying the end of summer, beginning at 9:00 AM in the dining room. The breakfast menu will consist of: 
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Pancakes with Syrup
Scrambled Eggs
Turkey Bacon
Assorted Mini Bagels with Margarine, Cream Cheese & Jelly
Assorted Pastries
Banana
Orange Juice
Coffee or Tea
Breakfast with Friends event contribution will be $2.50 for breakfast only. If you plan to have breakfast and lunch on this day, we are asking for a $4.50 contribution for both. We hope to see a lot of participants!
Thursday, August 11th
Diversity Day
Let’s join together on Thursday, August 11th to learn and celebrate Women’s Equality Day which commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment on August 26, 1920 which granted women the right to vote. Join with us in a discussion of women’s continuing efforts toward full equality. Assorted light desserts will be served. Thursday, August 18th
Musicfest!
Let us welcome back musician Roberta Fabiano as she performs music of the 1960’s at 1:30pm. Refreshments will follow at 2:30pm for your pleasure and enjoyment ‐ Ice Cream and Brownies! Friday, August 19th
!!Happy Hour!!
SNAP’s famous Friday afternoon Happy Hour will be held between 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm!!! You will enjoy the spirited and musical entertainment of Francine & Joel! Snack on a wide assortment of chips and nibbles. Enjoy the company of your friends in the happy COOL comfort of SNAP. Don’t miss this once a month FUN experience ($2.00 contribution for a not to be missed experience)! Friday, August 26th
Hawaiian Luau!
Join us in your grass skirts and Hawaiian shirt for SNAP’s Hawaiian Luau. A contribution of $5.00 entitles you to a most pleasurable day at SNAP in the company of your friends. The day’s activities will include: 8:30 am Breakfast:  Orange Juice  Kaiser Rolls, Bagels or Muffins with Margarine and Assorted Jelly  Assorted Danishes  Banana  Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate 11:00 am: Hula Dancing with Luau Dance Aloha. Also Games!! Raffles!! Prizes!! 12:30 pm: Lunch  Chicken Hawaiian  Brown Rice with Mushrooms  Kale with Lemon  Cantaloupe  Pineapple Juice 1:30 pm: Dessert  Coconut Cream Pie  Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate On Tuesday, August 30th
August Birthday Party!!
Happy Birthday to you…Happy Birthday to you…Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday to you!!! Celebrate your birthday with SNAP and share in the festivities of the day at our monthly birthday party. Music will be provided by DJ Gary for your listening and dancing pleasure. BIRTHDAY
CAKE AND ICE CREAM will be served after a delicious lunch of Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes and Spinach. If you have an August birthday, please remember to sign your name to receive a small gift and to be recognized at the party. Let us all celebrate together with joy and delight! YOU ROCK, CAROLE VAHEY!!!
A Special Thank you to Carole Vahey and her daughter Debby
Schwartz for their undeniable continued support of SNAP.
Knowing our situation with the new building and the countless
expenditures that keep adding up, much like buying a new home Carole Vahey came to the rescue! Carole spoke to her daughter, Debby
Schwartz about SNAP’s hardships and Debby leveraged her mother’s
nudging into $15,000 from 3 different foundations! – Buchbinder &
Warren, Inc., The Luminescence Foundation and Susan Buchbinder.
With these funds, we will be able to purchase some new kitchen
equipment to continue cooking delicious meals for everyone!
Thank you again, Carole and Debby!
AUGUST 2016 SCHEDULED EVENTS Wednesday, August 3rd: 9:00 am: Breakfast with Friends! Enjoy a hearty breakfast and conversation with friends for $2.50, or you can have our breakfast and lunch combo for only $4.50 10:00 am: Local trip to Chocolate Works Thursday, August 4th: 11:00 am: Senior Summer Olympics Kick‐Off: Passing the Torch! Tuesday, August 9th: 9:00 am: Holocaust Museum Trip to Queens 1:00pm: Movie Afternoon in Multi‐Purpose Room (Viewer’s Choice), Snacks will be available, $2.00 per person Wednesday, August 10th: 10:00 am: Haircuts with Marilyn Thursday, August 11th: 11:00 am: Diversity Program “Women’s Equality” 12:00 pm: Senior Summer Olympic Games Part II Monday, August 15th: 9:45 am: Advisory Board Meeting Tuesday, August 16th: 9:00 am: Charlie Brown the Musical Trip 10:00 am: Haircuts with Marilyn Thursday, August 18th: 11:00 am: Senior Summer Olympic Games Part III 12:00 pm: Discussion on Fully Integrated Dual Advantage Program 1:30pm: MusicFest presents music from the 60’s Friday, August 19th: 1:30pm: Happy Hour with music provided by Francine & Joel Entertainment, $2.00 per person Tuesday, August 23rd: Senior Summer Olympic Games Closing Day – Trophy Distribution Wednesday, August 24th: 10:00 am: Alley Pond Environmental Trip Thursday, August 25th: 10:00 am: MetroBus is here! 11:00 am: Immunization Awareness Seminar with Nurse Mindy Friday, August 26th: 11:00 am: SNAP’s Annual Luau! Join us for a fun‐filled day of Hula Dancing, music, raffles and games. Tuesday, August 30th: 10:30 am: Birthday Party with music provided by Gary the DJ. Wednesday, August 31st: 10:30 am: QCP Bellerose Day Habilitation Program presents: “PJ’s Super Singers”. Performance lead by music therapist Ms. Ingber. A Message from the
Advisory Board At the board meeting held on August 18, 2016, many topics were discussed such as:  Welcoming of new members Center Director's Message
 Price increases for the Thrift Shop and Coffee Club items. It was agreed that the increases were necessary for the This August marks my first full year here good of the center. at SNAP, and what a year it has been! I have had the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people, interesting Since meals are such an important part for all members, we spoke personalities and caring hearts. With about a few topics: the help of so many people, I have been  The quality of the food able to create and maintain a variety of  New ideas for lunch tickets successful programs throughout the  Members’ personalities when they get hungry. As I have year. As the years evolve, I will continue mentioned before, this is a home away from home and we to rely on the amazing and out of the box are all here to enjoy our times together in the center. ideas I receive from members. For the There is no need for being rude, or unkind. Everyone, will month of August, we will be celebrating get to eat a nice meal. We just need to be a bit patient. Women’s Equality, the Olympic Games, Keep in mind, that meal times are set in accordance with and of course, SNAP’s Annual Luau. I hope to see all of you participate in each the kitchen staff who prepare about 550 meals a day for event. center members and homebound seniors. It is not an easy task and they do a wonderful job of it. Warmest Regards, Nina Bhola
Nina introduced her new intern Eileen to the board. Welcome to SNAP! Nina has instituted new programs for the members to attend, and they all seem to increase interest. Mindy also has quite a few discussion groups for the center. The recent jewelry sale went very well and the fundraising committee consisting of Andrea, Elsie, Kiki, and Nancy Schwarz did a wonderful job of selling. Problems that arise at the center which cause disruption of any kind should immediately be brought to Nina’s attention. Once again, I will remind everyone of the necessity of keeping SNAP clean and problem free. Please consider volunteering, it is so spiritually rewarding. Thank you all. Carole Vahey, President SNAP OF EASTERN QUEENS INNOVATIVE TRIPS
We want to hear from YOU! Let us know what types of trips and outings you are interested in and we will look into your suggestions. SNAP can also provide local trips with our SNAP vans to the movies, shopping or cultural outings to museums, zoos, or gardens. Let’s hop on the van for a day of adventure. SENIOR CENTER TRIPS ‐ FOR TRIPS LISTED BELOW, PLEASE SEE SHERRY ROBINSON Thurs., Aug. 18 Kruckers Picnic Grove, Pomona, NY – $78.00/pp CULTURAL EXCURSIONS ‐ FOR TRIPS LISTED BELOW, PLEASE SEE NINA or EILEEN Wed., Aug 3 Chocolate Works & Trader Joe’s $28.00 pp (Garden City): Enjoy the smells and tastes of delicious chocolate. Satisfy your sweet tooth, learn how to make molds, see a movie, and then do a little shopping. Seats are limited, so make sure to sign up early! Bus leaves at 10:00 am. Arrive early, so that you can have your breakfast before departure. Trip includes: Transportation, Admission, and a Box Meal. Tues., Aug 9 Holocaust Museum Trip $12.00 pp (Queens Borough College): Trip includes: Admission, Transportation and a Box Meal. Tues., Aug 16 Charlie Brown Musical $15.00 pp (Richmond Hill): Trip includes: Admission, Transportation and a Box Meal. Wed., Aug 24 Alley Pond Environmental Center $20.00pp: Enjoy a nice day out, while viewing and possibly petting a few animals. Become one with nature on a walk, and don’t forget your bug spray! Bus leaves at 10:00 am. Arrive early, so that you can have your breakfast before departure. Trip includes: Transportation, Admission, and a Box Meal. Tues., Sep 6 Louis Armstrong House Museum $16.00 pp (Corona): Trip includes: Tour, Transportation and a Box Meal. Wed., Sep 21 Cradle of Aviation Museum $20.00 pp (Garden City): Trip includes: Guided Tour, Transportation and a Box Meal. **REMEMBER**  Sign up in advance.  Prices and dates are subject to change.  When there is a coach bus, or school bus used for a trip, there are NO VAN PICK UPS SNAP Senior Olympic Games
August 4: 11:00 am: Opening Games and Passing the Torch walk. 11:30 am: We will be separating participants into 4 teams: Yellow, Red, Blue and Green. A minimum of 5 people per team. First day of games will include Chair Volleyball Games and Bean Bag Toss. August 11: 11:00 am: Badminton Event 12:00 pm: Discus Throwing Event August 18: 11:00 am: Relay Race 12:00 pm: Javelin Toss August 23: 11:00 am: Closing day Wii Bowling Tournament and Trophy distribution SNAP’S VIEWER’S CHOICE
MOVIE AFTERNOON
Tuesday, August 9th, SNAP will hold a movie afternoon for $2.00 per person. Snacks will be available. Viewers will have choice of one of the following: Option #1 “Brooklyn” (2015) Based on a best‐selling novel, Brooklyn is a warm and wonderful story about falling in love…and finding your way home. Option #2 “The Age of Adaline” (2015) A young woman, born at the turn of the 20th century, is rendered ageless after an accident. After many solitary years, she meets a man who complicates the eternal life she has settled into. Option #3 “One Day” (2011) Two acquaintances get a glimpse of the lives they might lead together, or apart. It’s a very complicated love story. SUPPORT GROUPS AT SNAP SNAP is pleased to offer several support groups for the senior community. Recognizing the importance of having a safe, comfortable and confidential space to share your thoughts and feelings, SNAP offers the following groups:  Men’s Discussion Group, Mondays at 11:00 AM  Women’s Discussion Group, Wednesdays at 11:00AM  Reminiscence Group, Tuesdays at 10:00AM  Caregiver Spouses Support Group 1st Wednesday of Month 10:30AM  Alert and Alive 3rd Monday of the Month, 10:00AM  Beyond the Barriers, Tuesdays at 10:00AM ADVERTISEMENTS HERE: Next time you want to wish someone well, or make an announcement – for suggested donation, you can say it here! Anything from:  WELL WISHES  THANK YOU’s  BIRTHDAYS  ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS  ADVERTISEMENTS  ANNOUCEMENTS See Nina for more information. PLEASE REMEMBER SNAP IN YOUR WILL OR TRUST There are many ways to give to charity and good causes. Bequests can serve as a memorial to honor the memory of a loved one, or establish a fund for a particular aspect of SNAP. Bequests are often a final communication one has with descendants, a way of demonstrating your values and setting an example for your heirs. A planned gift or bequest to SNAP helps you to determine your legacy in a truly meaningful way and have a profound impact on the future of the organization. Please remember SNAP so that we can continue to provide important services to others in our community. If you have any questions, you may call Ronald J. Schwartz, Elder Law Attorney at (718) 347‐6100. THANK YOU!
Thank you to Mary Siska for
her donation to SNAP in
honor of her 90th Birthday!!!!
Attorney William J. Corbett
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